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1. What are some of the environment and person related risk factors for falls

True or false

1. 1.TFAn electrical plug not being grounded may cause a fire.
2. 2.TFVisitors need to be reminded not to smoke in a room with supplemental oxygen, even if the facility has a "No Smoking" policy.
3. 3.TFTo prevent sparks, you must turn off electrical equipment before unplugging it.
4. 4.TFYou should attempt to put out a fire before sounding a fire alarm.
5. 5.TFAll fire extinguishers are effective for any fire.
6. 6.TFDisinfectants and cleaning solutions are hazardous substances.
7. 7.TFWarnings, words, pictures, and symbols on hazardous substances may be removed after opening the container.
8. 8.TFCheck the material safety data sheet (MSDS) after cleaning up a leak or spill or disposing of a hazardous substance.
9. 9.TFWhen using restraints, the most restrictive device is used.
10. 10.TFApply a restraint only after receiving instructions about its proper use.
11. 11.TFAlways follow manufacturers' instructions when using restraints.
12. 12.TFSheets, towels, or other items can be used to position and stabilize a client on the toilet.

3. What physical changes in some older persons place them at risk for accidents?

4. Under the occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation, what must your employer do to ensure your safety?

5. What are employees responsibilities according to OH&S?

6. What are the actions you take to prevent burn injuries in your clients?4

7. What are incident reports? in which situations do we use them?

8. What safety information should the support worker know and use when handling hazardous substances?

9. When a clients call bell is ringing, what is the first think you should do?

10. What information about hazardous materials can be found on the WHMIS label?

11. In which situations can the restrains be used?

12. What is false restrain?

13. When and what do you need to observe when a client is restrained?

14. Give examples of physical restrains, chemical restrains, environment restrains.

15. Where would you find information about a hazardous substance found in the workplace?

16. what are the 3 components of the WHMIS?

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